When you’re vacationing in Florida, who wants to spend time inside? But if you have an hour or two and an interest in surreal art, I recommend the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Most impressive were gigantic “masterworks” by Dali that became even more fascinating when their background and origin were explained to us by a tour guide. And it was also interesting to see works from Dali’s early years — including some art from his boyhood, when it was clear he already had major talent. Could be a nice counterpoint to crab, frozen drinks, and lying in the sun. (And it does rain in Florida sometimes, too.) –Mary T.

Image: The Hallucinogenic Toreador